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Field Notes by Smiti Nathan

Unearthing the Overlooked

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader!
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This week, we wrapped up our podcast launch by publishing an episode featuring Rachel from Inside Archaeology. In our conversation, she spotlighted archaeological discoveries that don’t often make mainstream media headlines.
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Sharing overlooked stories and perspectives relating to the past is a big part of why I decided to create YouTube videos in the first place (and now my podcast).
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So I’m sharing a few things below that go along with that theme. I hope you find something here that sparks your curiosity.

Fresh from the Field 🗺️

A quick round-up of my latest videos, podcasts, and features
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Here are the most recent podcast episodes:
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🎙️ Episode 6: Designing Futures That Engage with the Past

Human-centered designer, Shanice Webb, shares how engaging with the past in different and unexpected ways can offer surprising clarity when it comes to building what’s next.

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🎙️ Episode 7: Archaeology Discoveries That Deserve More Attention
​Rachel from the YouTube channel, Inside Archaeology, shares overlooked archaeology discoveries, and we explore how interpretation, imagination, and new technologies shape the stories we tell about the past.

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Small Finds 👝

Sharing things that sparked my curiosity recently
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​🧚🏽 The Grimm Sisters: The Forgotten Women Behind Fairy Tales - Lady in the Library

This 13-ish minute video from Cinzia DuBois about the overlooked women behind Grimm's fairy tales was utterly fascinating. I learned a ton, and I highly recommend checking out this video.
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🗞️ New Archaeology Discoveries June 2025 - Inside Archaeology
As I mentioned before, Rachel was our most recent podcast guest. I wanted to share her latest video in her monthly archaeology discoveries series. Most of the discoveries don't get widespread coverage, so I appreciate that she spotlights them.

Dig Back In ⛏️

Revisiting something curious from the archive
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​People have been menstruating for a long time, but when it comes to the archaeological record, this part of life is often overlooked. To learn more, check out this video.

Thank you so much for reading!
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Until next time,
Smiti

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P.S. You might have noticed that this note is a bit shorter than usual. I’m recovering from a summer cold, so thanks for your patience!

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Field Notes by Smiti Nathan

connecting the past & everyday curiosity

Hi! I'm Smiti and I'm an archaeologist. This newsletter is for anyone who’s curious about the past and how it still shows up in our lives today, perhaps even in unexpected ways. It's also a way for us to stay in touch every other week or so :)

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